Tottenham v Newcastle

Speaking ahead of the match, Pochettino admitted that manager's will naturally take the flack if the team loses - and the praise if they win.

"In football it is easy to talk after the game. But the important thing is taking the decision before. When you are the coach, you have all the information and if you win, you are the best and if you don't, you are a s**t who made the wrong decision. This is true."

One player who will not be considered is Adebayor, with Pochettino insisting it is "impossible" for the 30-year-old to play a part.

Adebayor was granted compassionate leave last week as he flew to Ghana for "personal reasons" and his future at White Hart Lane remains unclear.

Pochettino said: "He was back yesterday, but play tomorrow? No.

"He began training after one week yesterday so it would be impossible for him to be ready tomorrow."